Valentine’s Day has so many people shopping like crazy for the perfect gift. It absolutely has to be JUST right if you want to impress that special love interest, partner, or spouse. With so many different options out there, it’s often tricky knowing which one to pick. How can you know whether or not a certain gift is the right choice?
One top favourite when it comes to Valentine’s Day gifts are chocolates. Of course, you want to take it a notch up and look for luxury chocolates rather than your usual store bought chocs. Even if your Valentine isn’t a real fan of chocolate (for whatever reason), you can still satisfy any sweet cravings by choosing a sweet hamper instead. Sweet hampers include a wide variety of sweets and sweet treats. That said, some people aren’t all that crazy about sugar. Both due to personal preferences and for health reasons, you might need to steer clear of too much sugar. In this cas, you could send a savoury hamper instead. Savoury gifts like cheese hampers are great treats for those who prefer salty treats to sugary ones.
Once you have chosen the type of snacks or treats to include, you are then able to choose the kind of beverage you wish to include. You will need to choose between alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. You will also need to make sure that the beverage you choose compliments the treats in the hamper. For example, chocolates go really well with the right bottle of bubbly whereas a fine bottle of Port can be paired with some stilton. Whether savoury or sweet, proper pairing is crucial. Coffee and tea hampers can also be paired with various baked delights such as biscuits and cakes.
If you really want to emphasize the romantic Valentine’s Day theme, you can include something like a cute stuffed animal or even a fluffy red heart. These cute additions can even take the place of a bottle of wine or bubbly if you are looking for a beautiful focal point in a non-alcoholic hamper. If you want to add a bottle and a stuffed animal, make sure that your stuffed animal isn’t too big or it could obstruct the view of the bottle.
Once the contents have been taken care of, it’s time to wrap them up in colourful or even transparent packaging. Cellophane is a great option because it comes in various colours and it’s easy to work with. Tie a ribbon around the top and that’s all there is to it! Don’t forget to add a card to your romantic gift and take the time to write something special and personal inside. Even after the hamper has been consumed, your words will last forever.